Local Guide For Whangarei, NZ
Whangarei Online is a Local Guide for the Whangarei region. Useful for both tourists to the area and for local people wanting to make the most of living here…
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Sightseeing – Auckland to Whangarei
The fastest route from Auckland to Whangarei takes you along State Highway 1. The 2-hour journey is around 160 kilometres long, though it offers plenty of opportunities to stop along the way and explore, indulge or treat yourself.
Kamo Heritage Trails – Boswell Street – Town Centre
KAMO is a Maori word meaning ‘eyelash’, or meanings associated with the eye such as ‘eyelid’, ‘wink’ or ‘blink’, but it has also been said to mean ‘to bubble up’, referring to the numerous springs that are scattered throughout the district.
Kamo Heritage Trail – The Wider Kamo Area
Thomas Wakelin, a farm worker and butcher, became a cattle dealer and auctioneer, and built the first sale yards and the first hotel in Kamo. North Auckland Farmers ran competing sale yards, at the top end of Kamo, opposite Puriri Street. With two sale yards, Kamo was frequently invaded by mobs of cattle.
Best beaches in the Whangarei region
With more than 100 beaches to choose from, anyone living in or travelling to Whangarei is spoilt for choice. There is something here for everyone, from family-friendly swimming locations to action-packed surfer beaches. Whangarei’s pristine coastline with idyllic white and golden sand beaches makes for some excellent holiday experiences. We have compiled a list of the best beaches in the Whangarei region.
Free Fitness Whangarei
Do you want to exercise more but can’t afford a personal trainer and fitness classes simply don’t work for you? Guess what, in Whangarei you can stay fit and healthy for free! There’s even an outdoor gym that doesn’t cost a cent, so what are you waiting for?
Hatea Loop Track
Ever since it’s official opening in 2014, the Hatea Loop has quickly become one of the most popular spots for locals and tourists alike. It is fully wheelchair accessible and a favourite among families to take their little ones out for a bike ride or give the dog a runaround.
A local guide for living and working in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand.
